Refer yourself to NHS stop smoking services
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Self-referral can be used to access free NHS stop smoking services without needing an appointment with your GP. This leaflet explains which services you can access.
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Stop smoking services can significantly increase your chances of quitting.
These services offer expert advice, support, and access to stop smoking treatments.
They can help you decide if e-cigarettes, nicotine replacement, or tablets are suitable.
You can refer yourself to NHS stop smoking services.
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Vuoi smettere di fumare?
Smettere di fumare is the single best thing you can do for your health - the I benefici vanno ben oltre i tuoi polmoni and your wallet. But that doesn’t make it easy. Of the 6.1 million smokers in England, six in 10 want to quit. Many try to give up using willpower alone, 'going cold turkey', but this is actually the least effective method.
The best way to quit smoking for good is with expert help from your local stop smoking service, together with aids such as e-cigarettes (vapes) or nicotine replacement in forma di cerotto, gomma, spray orale o inalatore.
I servizi per smettere di fumare sono gratuiti, amichevoli e possono aumentare notevolmente le tue possibilità di eliminare definitivamente l'abitudine. Sono gestiti da consulenti esperti che sono lì per aiutarti a trovare il metodo giusto per smettere. Probabilmente ti verrà offerto un appuntamento individuale con un consulente, ma potrebbero essere disponibili anche servizi di gruppo e di accoglienza spontanea. Molte persone trovano molto utile condividere la propria esperienza di smettere con gli altri.
Un consulente per smettere di fumare può fornirti informazioni e consigli accurati, oltre a supporto professionale nei primi mesi del tuo percorso di cessazione.
They'll also work with you to decide whether you would benefit from stop smoking treatments, and if so which would work best for you. They may be able to offer tablets such as varenicline oppure bupropion Sulla NHS o trattamenti economici per smettere di fumare, come la terapia sostitutiva della nicotina.
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Refer yourself to NHS stop smoking services
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What kind of support can I expect from a stop smoking advisor?
A stop smoking advisor provides accurate information and advice, along with professional support during the initial months of your quitting journey. They will also help you determine if stop smoking treatments would be beneficial for you, and if so, which ones would be most effective.
Are there different formats for stop smoking service appointments?
Yes, you will likely be offered a one-to-one appointment with an advisor. However, group sessions and drop-in services might also be available. Many individuals find that sharing their quitting experiences with others is very beneficial.
Can I get medication to help me quit smoking through the stop smoking services?
Yes, stop smoking advisors may be able to offer tablets like varenicline or bupropion through the NHS. They can also provide affordable nicotine replacement therapy as part of stop smoking treatments.
How do stop smoking services improve my chances of quitting?
Stop smoking services can significantly increase your likelihood of quitting for good. They offer expert help and support, which is more effective than trying to quit using willpower alone, also known as 'going cold turkey'.
What aids are available to help me stop smoking?
Aids available to help you stop smoking include e-cigarettes (vapes) and nicotine replacement products. Nicotine replacement comes in various forms such as patches, gum, mouth sprays, or inhalators.
Ulteriori letture e riferimenti
- Come posso smettere di fumare?; Ricerca sul Cancro UK, giugno 2023
- Salute: smettere di fumare – cosa funziona?; Pubblica Salute Inghilterra, dicembre 2019
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Dr Toni Hazell, MRCGP
MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, DFSRH, Dip GU med, DRCOG, DCH (London, UK, 2000)
Dr. Toni Hazell qualified from St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School and did her VTS at Northwick Park Hospital.
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Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP
Medical Writer
MA, MBBS, MSc, DRCOG, MRCP(UK), MRCGP(2021), FHEA
Dr Doug McKechnie is an NHS GP working in London. He works full-time clinically and is also the Deputy Lead for the Clinical and Professional Practice module at University College London Medical School.
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